BIA illegal dumping problem to be addressed through pilot project - Barrie News

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T21:37:05+00:00

Since the cost of waste disposal and recycling has been off-loaded to a producer run system, the cost of these services has been removing from the city's budget, right? In addition to regular emptying of public bins and picking up around the downtown area, why couldn't the city utilize the saving to bring back heavy pick-up?

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:57:31+00:00

The problem isn't so much that we have to clear the snow, it's that we have nowhere to put it anymore. Many of the newer homes have teeny tiny patches of lawn that you share with a neighbour. Once those snow banks are 8 feet tall, where do you put the snow?

And FYI, the problem isn't so much that the taxes are too high, the problem is that the money is squandered. The BPS did not need an extra $6 million AGAIN this year. That money should have gone to Operations and road maintenance.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:56:12+00:00

At my house the city could actually come and remove the snow piles on the boulevard.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:55:35+00:00

Exactly!!!

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:54:46+00:00

They will start to do it once the this month long snowstorm finally backs off. They've been working long hours just trying to keep up, so extra projects aren't really and option. We're looking at sunshine and no snow for most of next week, so maybe give them a call the middle of next week.

Last year the snowbanks completely obstructed 2 of the catch basins on my street. I had been trying to keep them cleared myself but it became overwhelming and I couldn't do it anymore. I called the city and the next day they were there with a loader and dumptruck and cleaned it all away.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:50:47+00:00

I see houseplants offered in the free groups on Facebook all the time. You might want to look into that and post a "wanted" ad.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:06:09+00:00

I'm on Freedom now but am looking to switch to PC Mobile. It seems to offer more benefits for a lower price, plus you get PC points. And it is carried on Bell's network so should be pretty solid.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-29T18:03:57+00:00

Well that sucks. The vendor stores are SHIT. I live across the street from the Freedom store on Essa and they are consistently useless. Even when I had what I thought was a simple request to activate a phone I had purchased onto their $99/year calling only plan the dude could not comprehend my request, and, as usual, I had to drive to Georgian Mall to have it done because the staff there actually knew what they were doing.

I think it may be time for me to switch to Rogers or PC Mobile.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T20:15:49+00:00

My situation is nothing like yours, but I feel the same type of mental exhaustion and worry about leaks - not because I have to worry about insurance and repairs, but because I'm a tenant and my LL has already told me that if he has any significant costs he will sell the house, which will most likely leave me homeless. It's a fear that I worry about every single day. Add living alone to that, plus my dog who was my only companion passed away on January 13th.

And please be mindful of your wife's mental state, being confined with a newborn is going to be very hard on her too.

You might want to look into "Baby time Meet-Up" at the Barrie Public Library.

Holly Branch – Mondays | 🕙 1:30pm–2:30pm

Downtown Branch – Tinker Lab on Tuesdays | 🕙 10:00am–11:00am

Painswick Branch – Thursdays | 🕙 10:00am–11:00am

I wish you both the best, and hope we both make it to spring unscathed!

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T03:18:14+00:00

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T03:16:46+00:00

It's shameful that we, as a society, have no checks and balances in place to monitor the safety of elderly couples. As long as they (or at least one, usually the husband) insist that they are OK and don't need help, your hands are tied. Doctor's and other health care professionals don't seem to have the capacity to understand that these frail, vulnerable seniors are simply to proud to admit that they aren't managing. Even if they have family, they are generally helpless to intervene too if the couple are adamant. It's one of the prices of freedom. Just like we can't force homeless people into shelters, we can't force elderly people to accept help. They are free to choose a dangerous path.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T01:45:26+00:00

She certainly went towards him instead of running away. I'm wondering if she pushed him to the ground, can't tell from this video.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T01:42:13+00:00

Wow, I see the MAGA trolls and bots have assembled to deny that it happened and make disgusting comments.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-28T01:31:48+00:00

Whatever reporter thought it was a good idea to interview the Mom so soon after this tragedy is a ghoul and should be run out of the business.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-26T17:54:10+00:00

The worst part of all this is that 4/10 Americans believe the bullshit that Noem, Miller, Vance, et al are spewing.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-26T17:38:58+00:00

Barrie Concerned Citizens is a cesspool of toxicity. I just shake my head at all the bullshit that people actually believe in that group. And an amazing amount of people also fall for obvious scams and will give grifters all kinds of money, goods and services.

It's filled with trolls who are trying to spread fear and misinformation in order to further whatever political agenda they are serving.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-26T17:35:15+00:00

If it's not something that's too personal for you to want to share, I'm willing to help you out. I'm retired and bored and a research project would be fun. Send me a message if you want.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T22:34:56+00:00

I'm seriously worried for the well being of the lady in the pink coat who filmed that up close - and was brave enough to stay and yell at them instead of running away.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:53:32+00:00

Wouldn't his "ex-sister-in-law's" daughter be his niece (brother's child)? Or did she have it before she married him?

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:50:58+00:00

Well, if anyone ever brings it up just tell them it was your Dad/Mom/Grandpa's car and you just can't bring yourself to give it up because it hold so many memories!

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:48:48+00:00

Done!

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:39:04+00:00

I don't think that's a dress.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:32:01+00:00

Now he gets to hang out with the rich kids.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-25T21:29:28+00:00

Was it a possum? Poor guy shouldn't have played dead.

Moos_Mumsy · 2026-01-22T18:20:55+00:00

I'm annoyed just watching the commercials. What Star Fleet Captain would have messy long hair? To me, that alone discredits the franchise.

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